Minutes of the placeCarlisle Board of Health
January 15, 2008
Present: Board Members Jeffrey Brem (Chairman), Bill Risso, Chris Deignan; Leslie Cahill; Michael Holland; also present: Linda Fantasia (Agent),
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall.
CARLISLE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS (CSR) – The Board continued its review of the final draft. Title 5 setbacks to wetlands are required for septic tanks and pump chambers; it is only the leaching area that must be 100’. Risso suggested better wording for the design flow table and the Board agreed. The Board also agreed that shared systems and systems serving multi-families and condominiums must provide 165 GPD.
The Board reviewed proposed language submitted by Tricia Smith on setbacks to wetlands. The Board decided that it had already included most of the points, but will add “topography” to the requirements. To paraphrase this section, Cahill said an applicant must first show that a fully compliant system can be sited on the lot and then explain why a site that is closer to wetlands is may be more environmentally beneficial. Cahill is concerned that it will be up to the Board to determine what is more environmentally beneficial. Currently the Board consists of three engineers who have the expertise to make this determination. This may not always be the case. She does not want to impose a regulation on future Boards that may be difficult to interpret. Board members agreed that adequate
documentation must be provided by the applicant.
The Board reviewed new wording for limiting nitrogen levels to 5 mg/L at the property line. Brem noted that Holland, who had not arrived, thought 10mg/L was sufficient. The Board then clarified design flows for shared systems, multi-families, condominiums and systems greater than 2000GPD to be 165 GPD. (Holland arrives).
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION – It was moved (Deignan) and seconded (Risso) that Brem be authorized to approve the personnel appointment. Motion passed 5.0 The Personnel Board meeting to review the new job description is scheduled for 1/16/08.
MINUTES – It was moved (Cahill) and seconded (Risso) and unanimously voted (5:0) to approve the minutes of 11/13/07 and 12/11/07.
FY09 BUDGET – The Board reviewed the proposed guideline budget. The Board expressed concern that if there is the smallest overrun, there will not be sufficient funding to cover it. Nursing costs are the hardest to predict. The Board wants to highlight the grant funding received in FY08, including funds for a generator at the school. Risso wants to stress that there be no additional cuts. Fantasia will prepare a draft memo and send to Brem. (Brem left meeting and Cahill assumed the chair).
CSR PUBLIC HEARING – Cahill is not able to make 2/12/08. The Board agreed to reschedule for 2/7/08. Fantasia will check with Brem. Second choice is 2/26/08, the next regularly scheduled meeting.
ANNUAL REPORT – Cahill agreed to review the draft. The report is due 2/11/08.
COMMUNITY SEPTIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – Risso agreed to review the state’s guidelines.
NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITION – The Board agreed to place this on the town meeting warrant.
INSTALLERS’ EXAMS – The Board agreed that since it had already decided to forgo annual exams in the revised septic regulations, they will not be required in 2008.
There was no further business. Meeting voted to adjourn at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Fantasia
Recorder
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